Two former Parramatta Eels players are accused of harbouring semi-automatic weapons and possessing more than half-a-million dollars in cash after dramatic arrests in Sydney's Centennial Park yesterday.

"I do not think he will be safe there. He is not an accused, he is a victim," he said.

"Accidents take place. The accident in which he was involved was a mistake. But there are many Indians killed in Australia but nobody cares about them. The Indian government is doing nothing to rescue them."

Mr Rawel said his family was devastated.

"His mother is in a state of shock, she just wants her son back," he said.

"He is my only son, we all depend on his fortune."

Victoria Police say it will be up to Indian authorities to determine whether Puneet should be extradited to Australia.